Margaret owns a cosmetic surgery clinic in London but actually resides in a small village in the BulgarianBalkan mountain. This place is so small that it cannot even be a separate administrative unit. It is not even on the map. Margaret loves this fact and would do her best this divine spot to remain off the radar....and definitely off of the tourist routes.....Find out why she chose to be there......:)))

published:22 Jan 2011

views:4922

(6 Jul 2010)
AP TelevisionVillage of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
1. Wide of farmer, Mustafa Caush and his wife, SabieMolar, collecting onions at their farm for the Kurban festival
2. Close up of Molar's hand gathering onions into bundle
3. Wide of Caush collecting beans at his farm for the Kurban
4. Mid of Caush collecting beans
5. Close up of Caush collecting beans
6. Wide of Caush and Molar carrying buckets filled with onions
7. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Mustafa Caush, Muslim farmer:
"Generally in our area near the village we cultivate onions, beans, seed onions, peas, tomatoes and pepper. My wife and I harvest onions and beans from 10 decare of land(10,000 square metres). We collect hundreds of kilograms of onions and beans to help with the Kurban cooking. Everybody from the village helps voluntarily as best he can."
8. Wide of people carving veal and preparing it
9. Mid of people carving veal and preparing it
10. Close up of people carving veal
11. Close up of man sharpening knife
12. Mid of man carrying veal, towards a table where a group of men are working
13. Close up of people putting diced veal in a bucket
14. Mid of man carving veal
15. Mid of two villagers watching
16. Close up of men carving veal
17. Mid of men carving veal on a table
18. Mid of man carving veal
+++NIGHT SHOTS+++
19. Wide of farmers cooking Kurban pots on fire
20. Close up of fire under Kurban pot
21. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
22. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
23. Close-up of logs burning in fire
24. Wide of man stirring Kurban
25. Close up of meat being stirred in Kurban
26. Wide of men cooking and stirring pots
27. Mid of men passing buckets of water for the Kurban
28. Mid of men standing near steaming pots
29. Mid of boys sitting on wall behind steaming pots
30. Mid of boy placing logs on the fire
31. Mid of steaming pots
32. Mid of local mosque
33. Close up of meat in Kurban being stirred
34. Mid of boy pouring rice into a pot
35. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
36. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Suleiman Hadji Bekir, Imam of Dolni Voden:
"We have been preparing the Kurbans and celebrating the festival for the past 20 years. Our region is an agricultural region, people here produce onions, beans, tobacco, tomatoes, grapes. All people from all religions are invited to the festival. During the festival we pray for rain and a rich harvest. We pray there will not be any hailstorms and for the past 20 years there have not been any hailstorms in our area, there are only good rains and a rich harvest."
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
37. Close up of spoons being rinsed in a pot
38. Wide of men removing a Kurban from the fire
39. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
40. Close up of man stirring cooked stew
41. Wide of men carrying a Kurban pot on a log
42. Close up of spoon being used to taste stew
43. Mid of man tasting stew
44. Mid of flags in front of local mosque
45. Wide of visitors arriving for the festival
46. Wide of visitors walking up street leading to the festival
47. Mid rear view of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
48. Mid of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
49. Mid of Muslim girls sitting, reading the Quran (Koran)
50. Close up of a page of the Quran
51. Close of Muslim girl rearranging her headscarf
51. Mid of Muslim girls standing, singing from the Quran
52. Mid of Muslim man seated between Bulgarian (right) and European Union (left) flags UPSOUND: call to prayer
53. SOUNDBITE: (Bulgarian) Rejep Saban, Volunteer cook at Kurban festival:
54. Mid of seated Muslim girls (Bulgarian and European Union flags in the back)
55. Mid of two woman opening umbrella during the prayer
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published:28 Jul 2015

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I spent three years living in Bulgaria where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. These are some of the photos I took during my time there. For more information about my impressions of this wonderful country, check out my blog: http://windowtobulgaria.blogspot.com/

With its low living cost, the European Union's poorest country Bulgaria has become the bloc's best-kept secret for UK citizens wanting to retire or reinvent their existence, and they are now hoping the British government will strike a "Brexit" deal with the EU that protects their expat status.

published:05 Aug 2016

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published:17 Jul 2014

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The earliest recording available of Bulgarian folk music, the present album is a compilation of two previous ones, known as "A Harvest, A Shepherd, A Bride" and "In The Shadow Of The Mountain".
Though overshadowed by the later "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", "Village Music Of Bulgaria" clearly beats the originally 4AD-released album for intensity and purity of expression. Most of the pieces here are so short and brief that the singes and players waste not a note or a word to express the simplest yet most touching aspects of human life.
The opening brevity "Vitar Vee" and the instrumental "Triti Pyuti" set the two basic types of piece present on "Village Music Of Bulgaria". The first is the familiar, naïve but beautiful a capella style of the female folk singers for which "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares" became famous in the late 1980s, whilst the second is a quite unique and exotic type of instrumental piece based on uniquely Bulgarian woodwind instruments. The following two pieces follow in the stark and mysteriously emotional character of the first two songs.
Nonetheless, "Potajno Rada Godiya" comes as a surprise with the deep, almost classical male voices holding virtually the only "long" piece on the entire album for aa haunting, seething six minutes. The following two songs (from the moutainous Rhodope region) show some of the most eerie instrumental tones one will ever see, matching the best Scandanavian groups of the modern era. The bagpipe-like vocal on "Izlel Je Delyo Hajdutin" has a starkness lacking in "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares".
The touching "Dimitro, sino Dimitro" and "Molih Ta, Majcho I Molih" show harmonies and exotic meters (explained in the text) that are incredibly solid yet beautiful, whilst "Lisna, Goro, Spushi Sa" is pure trance on traditional instruments.
The second album illustrates in an incredibly unadorned form the singing style of Pirin-Macedonia with dense drones and beautiful melodies carrying folk songs that feel both dark and ecstaic at once. Here, the songs are even shorter than on the first album, yet no less moving and uncomfortable. The rhythmic power the combination produces on "Tsar Murat Mara Dumashe" matches the other part wonderfully, whilst the following "Moma Sedi Na Chardak" was softer but equally powerful.
For adventurous listeners, "Village Music Of Bulgaria" is a must have. Less known than "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", but starker and in the end, much more emotional and solid.
( http://www.amazon.com/Village-Music-Bulgaria-Various-Artists/dp/B000005IZA )

In this video you will see a little glimpse of my everyday life in Bulgaria, Velingrad.
I visit in Bulgarian supermarket and show you an interesting detail. Bulgarian food was also surprisingly delicious in a local restaurant. Based on my experiences Bulgarian food is extremely delicious. I haven't eaten often in a restaurant but always when I have the food has been great.
Bulgarian taxi seems to be overall pretty reliable but there are some taxis in Sofia that charge you more.
Therefore, I recommend you to check 2 things before entering a taxi in Bulgaria:
1.There are right prices visible on their window
2.The taxi driver uses the meter to get the price.
I hope you find this video entertaining and valuable and it gives you some idea of the life in Bulgaria.
Of course, a life of a local Bulgarian is much different because I look at things from the point of view of a digital nomad.
I noticed that people often search on Google and YouTube, "Is xxx-country safe?" When they are interested in visiting a new country. Is Bulgaria safe? Yes, It is very safe. Especially, Velingrad where I am living at the moment. It's probably the safest places I've ever been, lol.
The weather in Bulgaria is also awesome compared to my home country Finland.
If you have any questions, leave them below and I'm more than happy to answer you.
I would also love to hear what did you like this video and what kind of videoblogs/content you would like to see in the future.
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A short video of a skiing trip in January 2017 to a resort in Bulgaria called Borovets.
instagram.com/taiiyla for a few snaps taken on the trip.
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Borovets (Bulgarian: Боровец), known as Chamkoria (Чамкория) until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is 10 km from Samokov, 73 km from Sofia and 125 km from Plovdiv.
The ski resort is at an altitude of 1350 m. 58 km of marked pistes cover the generally north facing slopes up to an altitude of 2560 m, with many runs terminating near the village centre allowing skiers to ski almost to their hotel door. The longest run is a gentle 12 km return to the resort along the maintenance road.
For night skiing there is a special lift pass that has to be bought separately at the kiosks on the pistes. It is valid from 5 pm till 10 pm. We did some night skiing on this trip which was amazing, some of which is shown in this video.
All ski lifts are open 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Each lift closes for technical checks and maintenance for half a day each week and for 1 full day each month, see local signs for dates and times for each lift.
Every Wednesday the local ski and snowboarding instructors put on a Ski Jumping show on the slopes in front of the Hotel Rila. The show is free for all that attended ski school during the week but there is a charge for those who have not attended ski school. There are, however, many bars in the local area where you can sit and enjoy a drink whilst watching the show for free.
2 person ski-doos are available for local rent in the resort. Tourists can be guided through the local forests by an instructor.
Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings. Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing for a whole range of winter sports. The resort has twice hosted World CupAlpine Skiing rounds(1981 and 1984), while the Biathlon track is one of the best in the world.

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Village

A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town, with a population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods. Villages are normally permanent, with fixed dwellings; however, transient villages can occur. Further, the dwellings of a village are fairly close to one another, not scattered broadly over the landscape, as a dispersed settlement.

In the past, villages were a usual form of community for societies that practise subsistence agriculture, and also for some non-agricultural societies. In Great Britain, a hamlet earned the right to be called a village when it built a church. In many cultures, towns and cities were few, with only a small proportion of the population living in them. The Industrial Revolution attracted people in larger numbers to work in mills and factories; the concentration of people caused many villages to grow into towns and cities. This also enabled specialization of labor and crafts, and development of many trades. The trend of urbanization continues, though not always in connection with industrialization. Villages have been eclipsed in importance as units of human society and settlement.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria (i/bʌlˈɡɛəriə/, /bʊlˈ-/; Bulgarian:България, tr. Bǎlgarija, IPA:[bɐɫˈɡarijɐ]), officially the Republic of Bulgaria (Bulgarian:Република България, tr. Republika Bǎlgarija), is a country in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. With a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855sqmi), Bulgaria is Europe's 16th-largest country.

Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir

The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir is an internationally renowned World Music ensemble that performs modern arrangements of traditional Bulgarian folk melodies. It is most recognized for its contribution to Marcel Cellier's Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares (The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices) project. First created in 1952 as the Ensemble for Folk Songs of the Bulgarian Radio by Georgi Boyadjiev, the choir is now under the direction of Dora Hristova. The choir was granted the name Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares by Marcel Cellier in 1997, in recognition of the fact that it had contributed most of the songs on the original compilations.

Membership and methods

Singers are chosen from country villages for the beauty and openness of their voices, and they undergo extensive training in the unique, centuries-old singing style. Influenced by Bulgaria's Thracian, Bulgarian, Ottoman and Byzantine history, their music is striking in its use of diaphonic singing and distinctive timbre, as well as its modal scales and dissonant harmonies (abundant second, seventh, and ninth intervals).

Londoner inhabits heavenly beautiful Bulgarian village

Margaret owns a cosmetic surgery clinic in London but actually resides in a small village in the BulgarianBalkan mountain. This place is so small that it cannot even be a separate administrative unit. It is not even on the map. Margaret loves this fact and would do her best this divine spot to remain off the radar....and definitely off of the tourist routes.....Find out why she chose to be there......:)))

5:20

Bulgarian Muslim villagers pray for rich harvest

Bulgarian Muslim villagers pray for rich harvest

Bulgarian Muslim villagers pray for rich harvest

(6 Jul 2010)
AP TelevisionVillage of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
1. Wide of farmer, Mustafa Caush and his wife, SabieMolar, collecting onions at their farm for the Kurban festival
2. Close up of Molar's hand gathering onions into bundle
3. Wide of Caush collecting beans at his farm for the Kurban
4. Mid of Caush collecting beans
5. Close up of Caush collecting beans
6. Wide of Caush and Molar carrying buckets filled with onions
7. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Mustafa Caush, Muslim farmer:
"Generally in our area near the village we cultivate onions, beans, seed onions, peas, tomatoes and pepper. My wife and I harvest onions and beans from 10 decare of land(10,000 square metres). We collect hundreds of kilograms of onions and beans to help with the Kurban cooking. Everybody from the village helps voluntarily as best he can."
8. Wide of people carving veal and preparing it
9. Mid of people carving veal and preparing it
10. Close up of people carving veal
11. Close up of man sharpening knife
12. Mid of man carrying veal, towards a table where a group of men are working
13. Close up of people putting diced veal in a bucket
14. Mid of man carving veal
15. Mid of two villagers watching
16. Close up of men carving veal
17. Mid of men carving veal on a table
18. Mid of man carving veal
+++NIGHT SHOTS+++
19. Wide of farmers cooking Kurban pots on fire
20. Close up of fire under Kurban pot
21. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
22. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
23. Close-up of logs burning in fire
24. Wide of man stirring Kurban
25. Close up of meat being stirred in Kurban
26. Wide of men cooking and stirring pots
27. Mid of men passing buckets of water for the Kurban
28. Mid of men standing near steaming pots
29. Mid of boys sitting on wall behind steaming pots
30. Mid of boy placing logs on the fire
31. Mid of steaming pots
32. Mid of local mosque
33. Close up of meat in Kurban being stirred
34. Mid of boy pouring rice into a pot
35. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
36. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Suleiman Hadji Bekir, Imam of Dolni Voden:
"We have been preparing the Kurbans and celebrating the festival for the past 20 years. Our region is an agricultural region, people here produce onions, beans, tobacco, tomatoes, grapes. All people from all religions are invited to the festival. During the festival we pray for rain and a rich harvest. We pray there will not be any hailstorms and for the past 20 years there have not been any hailstorms in our area, there are only good rains and a rich harvest."
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
37. Close up of spoons being rinsed in a pot
38. Wide of men removing a Kurban from the fire
39. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
40. Close up of man stirring cooked stew
41. Wide of men carrying a Kurban pot on a log
42. Close up of spoon being used to taste stew
43. Mid of man tasting stew
44. Mid of flags in front of local mosque
45. Wide of visitors arriving for the festival
46. Wide of visitors walking up street leading to the festival
47. Mid rear view of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
48. Mid of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
49. Mid of Muslim girls sitting, reading the Quran (Koran)
50. Close up of a page of the Quran
51. Close of Muslim girl rearranging her headscarf
51. Mid of Muslim girls standing, singing from the Quran
52. Mid of Muslim man seated between Bulgarian (right) and European Union (left) flags UPSOUND: call to prayer
53. SOUNDBITE: (Bulgarian) Rejep Saban, Volunteer cook at Kurban festival:
54. Mid of seated Muslim girls (Bulgarian and European Union flags in the back)
55. Mid of two woman opening umbrella during the prayer
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4:53

Why I Love Bulgaria ... the villages and the simpler way of life

Why I Love Bulgaria ... the villages and the simpler way of life

Why I Love Bulgaria ... the villages and the simpler way of life

I spent three years living in Bulgaria where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. These are some of the photos I took during my time there. For more information about my impressions of this wonderful country, check out my blog: http://windowtobulgaria.blogspot.com/

Brits lead 'dream life' in EU's poorest country

With its low living cost, the European Union's poorest country Bulgaria has become the bloc's best-kept secret for UK citizens wanting to retire or reinvent their existence, and they are now hoping the British government will strike a "Brexit" deal with the EU that protects their expat status.

5:30

Болгарская деревня 2013; Bulgarian village 2013

Болгарская деревня 2013; Bulgarian village 2013

Болгарская деревня 2013; Bulgarian village 2013

1:33

village music of bulgaria & bulgarian folk music - dimitro, sino dimitro

village music of bulgaria & bulgarian folk music - dimitro, sino dimitro

village music of bulgaria & bulgarian folk music - dimitro, sino dimitro

The earliest recording available of Bulgarian folk music, the present album is a compilation of two previous ones, known as "A Harvest, A Shepherd, A Bride" and "In The Shadow Of The Mountain".
Though overshadowed by the later "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", "Village Music Of Bulgaria" clearly beats the originally 4AD-released album for intensity and purity of expression. Most of the pieces here are so short and brief that the singes and players waste not a note or a word to express the simplest yet most touching aspects of human life.
The opening brevity "Vitar Vee" and the instrumental "Triti Pyuti" set the two basic types of piece present on "Village Music Of Bulgaria". The first is the familiar, naïve but beautiful a capella style of the female folk singers for which "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares" became famous in the late 1980s, whilst the second is a quite unique and exotic type of instrumental piece based on uniquely Bulgarian woodwind instruments. The following two pieces follow in the stark and mysteriously emotional character of the first two songs.
Nonetheless, "Potajno Rada Godiya" comes as a surprise with the deep, almost classical male voices holding virtually the only "long" piece on the entire album for aa haunting, seething six minutes. The following two songs (from the moutainous Rhodope region) show some of the most eerie instrumental tones one will ever see, matching the best Scandanavian groups of the modern era. The bagpipe-like vocal on "Izlel Je Delyo Hajdutin" has a starkness lacking in "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares".
The touching "Dimitro, sino Dimitro" and "Molih Ta, Majcho I Molih" show harmonies and exotic meters (explained in the text) that are incredibly solid yet beautiful, whilst "Lisna, Goro, Spushi Sa" is pure trance on traditional instruments.
The second album illustrates in an incredibly unadorned form the singing style of Pirin-Macedonia with dense drones and beautiful melodies carrying folk songs that feel both dark and ecstaic at once. Here, the songs are even shorter than on the first album, yet no less moving and uncomfortable. The rhythmic power the combination produces on "Tsar Murat Mara Dumashe" matches the other part wonderfully, whilst the following "Moma Sedi Na Chardak" was softer but equally powerful.
For adventurous listeners, "Village Music Of Bulgaria" is a must have. Less known than "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", but starker and in the end, much more emotional and solid.
( http://www.amazon.com/Village-Music-Bulgaria-Various-Artists/dp/B000005IZA )

Bulgarian Supermarket, Restaurant and Taxi - Everyday Life in Bulgaria

Bulgarian Supermarket, Restaurant and Taxi - Everyday Life in Bulgaria

Bulgarian Supermarket, Restaurant and Taxi - Everyday Life in Bulgaria

In this video you will see a little glimpse of my everyday life in Bulgaria, Velingrad.
I visit in Bulgarian supermarket and show you an interesting detail. Bulgarian food was also surprisingly delicious in a local restaurant. Based on my experiences Bulgarian food is extremely delicious. I haven't eaten often in a restaurant but always when I have the food has been great.
Bulgarian taxi seems to be overall pretty reliable but there are some taxis in Sofia that charge you more.
Therefore, I recommend you to check 2 things before entering a taxi in Bulgaria:
1.There are right prices visible on their window
2.The taxi driver uses the meter to get the price.
I hope you find this video entertaining and valuable and it gives you some idea of the life in Bulgaria.
Of course, a life of a local Bulgarian is much different because I look at things from the point of view of a digital nomad.
I noticed that people often search on Google and YouTube, "Is xxx-country safe?" When they are interested in visiting a new country. Is Bulgaria safe? Yes, It is very safe. Especially, Velingrad where I am living at the moment. It's probably the safest places I've ever been, lol.
The weather in Bulgaria is also awesome compared to my home country Finland.
If you have any questions, leave them below and I'm more than happy to answer you.
I would also love to hear what did you like this video and what kind of videoblogs/content you would like to see in the future.
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2:34

SKIING IN BOROVETS BULGARIA!

SKIING IN BOROVETS BULGARIA!

SKIING IN BOROVETS BULGARIA!

A short video of a skiing trip in January 2017 to a resort in Bulgaria called Borovets.
instagram.com/taiiyla for a few snaps taken on the trip.
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=taiiyla
Borovets (Bulgarian: Боровец), known as Chamkoria (Чамкория) until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is 10 km from Samokov, 73 km from Sofia and 125 km from Plovdiv.
The ski resort is at an altitude of 1350 m. 58 km of marked pistes cover the generally north facing slopes up to an altitude of 2560 m, with many runs terminating near the village centre allowing skiers to ski almost to their hotel door. The longest run is a gentle 12 km return to the resort along the maintenance road.
For night skiing there is a special lift pass that has to be bought separately at the kiosks on the pistes. It is valid from 5 pm till 10 pm. We did some night skiing on this trip which was amazing, some of which is shown in this video.
All ski lifts are open 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Each lift closes for technical checks and maintenance for half a day each week and for 1 full day each month, see local signs for dates and times for each lift.
Every Wednesday the local ski and snowboarding instructors put on a Ski Jumping show on the slopes in front of the Hotel Rila. The show is free for all that attended ski school during the week but there is a charge for those who have not attended ski school. There are, however, many bars in the local area where you can sit and enjoy a drink whilst watching the show for free.
2 person ski-doos are available for local rent in the resort. Tourists can be guided through the local forests by an instructor.
Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings. Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing for a whole range of winter sports. The resort has twice hosted World CupAlpine Skiing rounds(1981 and 1984), while the Biathlon track is one of the best in the world.

The Part 1 of the new series Bulgarian beauty places.
The view here is from Wondeful Cliffs near village Asparuhovo in Bulgaria.
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25:02

Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

5:37

Unique and colourful marriage ceremony in remote village

Unique and colourful marriage ceremony in remote village

Unique and colourful marriage ceremony in remote village

(27 Feb 2017) LEADIN:
It's traditional wedding season in one of Bulgaria's most remote towns, with whole communities joining in the celebrations.
The mountain village of Ribnovo dates back to 1478 and marriage traditions there are a unique and colourful event.
STORYLINE:
In the misty mountain air, the women of Ribnovo stop and chat about the upcoming wedding party.
They are dressed in traditional clothes and are waiting for the bride and groom to arrive.
The vast majority of Ribnovo's 3,500 inhabitants are Pomaks - Slavs who converted to Islam under Ottoman rule.
The village dates back to 1478 and records show that the weddings in Ribnovo have been this way for centuries.
The bride's dowry - mostly handmade knit-work, sheets, tablecloths, carpets and rugs - is displayed for the whole village to see.
"The bride's dowry takes years and years to be prepared. Ten years and even more, bit by bit, it's gathered by handmade by the mother to finally be displayed here," says Fatme, a local Pomak woman.
Displaying the dowry is just one of a string of features that make up the two day wedding celebrations, a weekend most memorable for 20 year-old Pembe Hadzhieva who married her fiance, 20 year-old Feyzi Sirakov.
While the mandatory civil ceremony takes place days or weeks before, the traditional part of the wedding is shared with friends, family and villagers where the bride and groom receive presents, often in the form of cash.
The whole village celebrates with music and the traditional "horo" dance on the streets.
Local villager, Kadrie Cholakova explains the wedding process: "We celebrate our weddings over two days, usually on weekends. The first day, guest are accepted by the groom's family and the bride's family is open for guests on the second day. The bride's dowry is arranged in front of her father's house, sometimes with furniture – all the gifts made and collected over twenty years are displayed so that everyone in the village is invited to come and see. On the evening of the second day the bride's face is decorated by making "gelina" with white paint and sequins and she is taken with eyes closed to the groom's house."
While the tradition dates back centuries, the ceremony has evolved over time.
"We see that even our traditional weddings changes over the years. Two years ago, some of the dowry, usually clothes, hung on a wooden stand were carried by young boys accompanied with musicians - zouria and drummer players along the streets, but we don't do it anymore. The important and main part of the ritual is still observed as always," says Cholakova.
On the second day, the bride's family invites friends and relatives and shares the best pieces of the dowry.
This habit is considered important, as the neighbours will later evaluate and comment on their generosity.
The evening of the second day is the most spectacular part of the celebration.
The bride's face is painted white to symbolize her purity and then decorated with bright sequins. She wears flowers in her hair and her eyes are painted shut before being presented to her husband-to-be.
The bride is only allowed to look at a small hand mirror. It is still believed that painting the bride's eyes shut will protect the couple from the "evil eye."
Finally, the groom leads the bride to his home for their new life together.
Winter is the preferred time to get married in Ribnovo, because in the warmer months many of the village men work all over Bulgaria and Europe, returning home only for a few months to spend with their families.
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Londoner inhabits heavenly beautiful Bulgarian village

Margaret owns a cosmetic surgery clinic in London but actually resides in a small village in the BulgarianBalkan mountain. This place is so small that it cannot even be a separate administrative unit. It is not even on the map. Margaret loves this fact and would do her best this divine spot to remain off the radar....and definitely off of the tourist routes.....Find out why she chose to be there......:)))

published: 22 Jan 2011

Bulgarian Muslim villagers pray for rich harvest

(6 Jul 2010)
AP TelevisionVillage of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
1. Wide of farmer, Mustafa Caush and his wife, SabieMolar, collecting onions at their farm for the Kurban festival
2. Close up of Molar's hand gathering onions into bundle
3. Wide of Caush collecting beans at his farm for the Kurban
4. Mid of Caush collecting beans
5. Close up of Caush collecting beans
6. Wide of Caush and Molar carrying buckets filled with onions
7. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Mustafa Caush, Muslim farmer:
"Generally in our area near the village we cultivate onions, beans, seed onions, peas, tomatoes and pepper. My wife and I harvest onions and beans from 10 decare of land(10,000 square metres). We collect hundreds of kilograms of onions and beans to help with the Kurban cooking. Everybody from t...

published: 28 Jul 2015

Why I Love Bulgaria ... the villages and the simpler way of life

I spent three years living in Bulgaria where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. These are some of the photos I took during my time there. For more information about my impressions of this wonderful country, check out my blog: http://windowtobulgaria.blogspot.com/

Brits lead 'dream life' in EU's poorest country

With its low living cost, the European Union's poorest country Bulgaria has become the bloc's best-kept secret for UK citizens wanting to retire or reinvent their existence, and they are now hoping the British government will strike a "Brexit" deal with the EU that protects their expat status.

published: 05 Aug 2016

Болгарская деревня 2013; Bulgarian village 2013

published: 17 Jul 2014

village music of bulgaria & bulgarian folk music - dimitro, sino dimitro

The earliest recording available of Bulgarian folk music, the present album is a compilation of two previous ones, known as "A Harvest, A Shepherd, A Bride" and "In The Shadow Of The Mountain".
Though overshadowed by the later "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", "Village Music Of Bulgaria" clearly beats the originally 4AD-released album for intensity and purity of expression. Most of the pieces here are so short and brief that the singes and players waste not a note or a word to express the simplest yet most touching aspects of human life.
The opening brevity "Vitar Vee" and the instrumental "Triti Pyuti" set the two basic types of piece present on "Village Music Of Bulgaria". The first is the familiar, naïve but beautiful a capella style of the female folk singers for which "Le Mysterè De...

Bulgarian Supermarket, Restaurant and Taxi - Everyday Life in Bulgaria

In this video you will see a little glimpse of my everyday life in Bulgaria, Velingrad.
I visit in Bulgarian supermarket and show you an interesting detail. Bulgarian food was also surprisingly delicious in a local restaurant. Based on my experiences Bulgarian food is extremely delicious. I haven't eaten often in a restaurant but always when I have the food has been great.
Bulgarian taxi seems to be overall pretty reliable but there are some taxis in Sofia that charge you more.
Therefore, I recommend you to check 2 things before entering a taxi in Bulgaria:
1.There are right prices visible on their window
2.The taxi driver uses the meter to get the price.
I hope you find this video entertaining and valuable and it gives you some idea of the life in Bulgaria.
Of course, a life of a lo...

published: 24 Nov 2017

SKIING IN BOROVETS BULGARIA!

A short video of a skiing trip in January 2017 to a resort in Bulgaria called Borovets.
instagram.com/taiiyla for a few snaps taken on the trip.
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Borovets (Bulgarian: Боровец), known as Chamkoria (Чамкория) until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is 10 km from Samokov, 73 km from Sofia and 125 km from Plovdiv.
The ski resort is at an altitude of 1350 m. 58 km of marked pistes cover the generally north facing slopes up to an altitude of 2560 m, with many runs terminating near the village centre allowing skiers to ski almost to their hotel door. The longest run is a gentle 12 km return to the resort al...

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published: 20 May 2015

Bulgaria

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

published: 25 Sep 2017

Unique and colourful marriage ceremony in remote village

(27 Feb 2017) LEADIN:
It's traditional wedding season in one of Bulgaria's most remote towns, with whole communities joining in the celebrations.
The mountain village of Ribnovo dates back to 1478 and marriage traditions there are a unique and colourful event.
STORYLINE:
In the misty mountain air, the women of Ribnovo stop and chat about the upcoming wedding party.
They are dressed in traditional clothes and are waiting for the bride and groom to arrive.
The vast majority of Ribnovo's 3,500 inhabitants are Pomaks - Slavs who converted to Islam under Ottoman rule.
The village dates back to 1478 and records show that the weddings in Ribnovo have been this way for centuries.
The bride's dowry - mostly handmade knit-work, sheets, tablecloths, carpets and rugs - is displayed for th...

Margaret owns a cosmetic surgery clinic in London but actually resides in a small village in the BulgarianBalkan mountain. This place is so small that it cannot even be a separate administrative unit. It is not even on the map. Margaret loves this fact and would do her best this divine spot to remain off the radar....and definitely off of the tourist routes.....Find out why she chose to be there......:)))

Margaret owns a cosmetic surgery clinic in London but actually resides in a small village in the BulgarianBalkan mountain. This place is so small that it cannot even be a separate administrative unit. It is not even on the map. Margaret loves this fact and would do her best this divine spot to remain off the radar....and definitely off of the tourist routes.....Find out why she chose to be there......:)))

(6 Jul 2010)
AP TelevisionVillage of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
1. Wide of farmer, Mustafa Caush and his wife, SabieMolar, collecting onions at their farm for the Kurban festival
2. Close up of Molar's hand gathering onions into bundle
3. Wide of Caush collecting beans at his farm for the Kurban
4. Mid of Caush collecting beans
5. Close up of Caush collecting beans
6. Wide of Caush and Molar carrying buckets filled with onions
7. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Mustafa Caush, Muslim farmer:
"Generally in our area near the village we cultivate onions, beans, seed onions, peas, tomatoes and pepper. My wife and I harvest onions and beans from 10 decare of land(10,000 square metres). We collect hundreds of kilograms of onions and beans to help with the Kurban cooking. Everybody from the village helps voluntarily as best he can."
8. Wide of people carving veal and preparing it
9. Mid of people carving veal and preparing it
10. Close up of people carving veal
11. Close up of man sharpening knife
12. Mid of man carrying veal, towards a table where a group of men are working
13. Close up of people putting diced veal in a bucket
14. Mid of man carving veal
15. Mid of two villagers watching
16. Close up of men carving veal
17. Mid of men carving veal on a table
18. Mid of man carving veal
+++NIGHT SHOTS+++
19. Wide of farmers cooking Kurban pots on fire
20. Close up of fire under Kurban pot
21. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
22. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
23. Close-up of logs burning in fire
24. Wide of man stirring Kurban
25. Close up of meat being stirred in Kurban
26. Wide of men cooking and stirring pots
27. Mid of men passing buckets of water for the Kurban
28. Mid of men standing near steaming pots
29. Mid of boys sitting on wall behind steaming pots
30. Mid of boy placing logs on the fire
31. Mid of steaming pots
32. Mid of local mosque
33. Close up of meat in Kurban being stirred
34. Mid of boy pouring rice into a pot
35. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
36. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Suleiman Hadji Bekir, Imam of Dolni Voden:
"We have been preparing the Kurbans and celebrating the festival for the past 20 years. Our region is an agricultural region, people here produce onions, beans, tobacco, tomatoes, grapes. All people from all religions are invited to the festival. During the festival we pray for rain and a rich harvest. We pray there will not be any hailstorms and for the past 20 years there have not been any hailstorms in our area, there are only good rains and a rich harvest."
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
37. Close up of spoons being rinsed in a pot
38. Wide of men removing a Kurban from the fire
39. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
40. Close up of man stirring cooked stew
41. Wide of men carrying a Kurban pot on a log
42. Close up of spoon being used to taste stew
43. Mid of man tasting stew
44. Mid of flags in front of local mosque
45. Wide of visitors arriving for the festival
46. Wide of visitors walking up street leading to the festival
47. Mid rear view of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
48. Mid of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
49. Mid of Muslim girls sitting, reading the Quran (Koran)
50. Close up of a page of the Quran
51. Close of Muslim girl rearranging her headscarf
51. Mid of Muslim girls standing, singing from the Quran
52. Mid of Muslim man seated between Bulgarian (right) and European Union (left) flags UPSOUND: call to prayer
53. SOUNDBITE: (Bulgarian) Rejep Saban, Volunteer cook at Kurban festival:
54. Mid of seated Muslim girls (Bulgarian and European Union flags in the back)
55. Mid of two woman opening umbrella during the prayer
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(6 Jul 2010)
AP TelevisionVillage of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
1. Wide of farmer, Mustafa Caush and his wife, SabieMolar, collecting onions at their farm for the Kurban festival
2. Close up of Molar's hand gathering onions into bundle
3. Wide of Caush collecting beans at his farm for the Kurban
4. Mid of Caush collecting beans
5. Close up of Caush collecting beans
6. Wide of Caush and Molar carrying buckets filled with onions
7. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Mustafa Caush, Muslim farmer:
"Generally in our area near the village we cultivate onions, beans, seed onions, peas, tomatoes and pepper. My wife and I harvest onions and beans from 10 decare of land(10,000 square metres). We collect hundreds of kilograms of onions and beans to help with the Kurban cooking. Everybody from the village helps voluntarily as best he can."
8. Wide of people carving veal and preparing it
9. Mid of people carving veal and preparing it
10. Close up of people carving veal
11. Close up of man sharpening knife
12. Mid of man carrying veal, towards a table where a group of men are working
13. Close up of people putting diced veal in a bucket
14. Mid of man carving veal
15. Mid of two villagers watching
16. Close up of men carving veal
17. Mid of men carving veal on a table
18. Mid of man carving veal
+++NIGHT SHOTS+++
19. Wide of farmers cooking Kurban pots on fire
20. Close up of fire under Kurban pot
21. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
22. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
23. Close-up of logs burning in fire
24. Wide of man stirring Kurban
25. Close up of meat being stirred in Kurban
26. Wide of men cooking and stirring pots
27. Mid of men passing buckets of water for the Kurban
28. Mid of men standing near steaming pots
29. Mid of boys sitting on wall behind steaming pots
30. Mid of boy placing logs on the fire
31. Mid of steaming pots
32. Mid of local mosque
33. Close up of meat in Kurban being stirred
34. Mid of boy pouring rice into a pot
35. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
36. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Suleiman Hadji Bekir, Imam of Dolni Voden:
"We have been preparing the Kurbans and celebrating the festival for the past 20 years. Our region is an agricultural region, people here produce onions, beans, tobacco, tomatoes, grapes. All people from all religions are invited to the festival. During the festival we pray for rain and a rich harvest. We pray there will not be any hailstorms and for the past 20 years there have not been any hailstorms in our area, there are only good rains and a rich harvest."
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
37. Close up of spoons being rinsed in a pot
38. Wide of men removing a Kurban from the fire
39. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
40. Close up of man stirring cooked stew
41. Wide of men carrying a Kurban pot on a log
42. Close up of spoon being used to taste stew
43. Mid of man tasting stew
44. Mid of flags in front of local mosque
45. Wide of visitors arriving for the festival
46. Wide of visitors walking up street leading to the festival
47. Mid rear view of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
48. Mid of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
49. Mid of Muslim girls sitting, reading the Quran (Koran)
50. Close up of a page of the Quran
51. Close of Muslim girl rearranging her headscarf
51. Mid of Muslim girls standing, singing from the Quran
52. Mid of Muslim man seated between Bulgarian (right) and European Union (left) flags UPSOUND: call to prayer
53. SOUNDBITE: (Bulgarian) Rejep Saban, Volunteer cook at Kurban festival:
54. Mid of seated Muslim girls (Bulgarian and European Union flags in the back)
55. Mid of two woman opening umbrella during the prayer
LEAD IN
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Why I Love Bulgaria ... the villages and the simpler way of life

I spent three years living in Bulgaria where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. These are some of the photos I took during my time there. For more information...

I spent three years living in Bulgaria where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. These are some of the photos I took during my time there. For more information about my impressions of this wonderful country, check out my blog: http://windowtobulgaria.blogspot.com/

I spent three years living in Bulgaria where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. These are some of the photos I took during my time there. For more information about my impressions of this wonderful country, check out my blog: http://windowtobulgaria.blogspot.com/

With its low living cost, the European Union's poorest country Bulgaria has become the bloc's best-kept secret for UK citizens wanting to retire or reinvent their existence, and they are now hoping the British government will strike a "Brexit" deal with the EU that protects their expat status.

With its low living cost, the European Union's poorest country Bulgaria has become the bloc's best-kept secret for UK citizens wanting to retire or reinvent their existence, and they are now hoping the British government will strike a "Brexit" deal with the EU that protects their expat status.

The earliest recording available of Bulgarian folk music, the present album is a compilation of two previous ones, known as "A Harvest, A Shepherd, A Bride" and "In The Shadow Of The Mountain".
Though overshadowed by the later "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", "Village Music Of Bulgaria" clearly beats the originally 4AD-released album for intensity and purity of expression. Most of the pieces here are so short and brief that the singes and players waste not a note or a word to express the simplest yet most touching aspects of human life.
The opening brevity "Vitar Vee" and the instrumental "Triti Pyuti" set the two basic types of piece present on "Village Music Of Bulgaria". The first is the familiar, naïve but beautiful a capella style of the female folk singers for which "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares" became famous in the late 1980s, whilst the second is a quite unique and exotic type of instrumental piece based on uniquely Bulgarian woodwind instruments. The following two pieces follow in the stark and mysteriously emotional character of the first two songs.
Nonetheless, "Potajno Rada Godiya" comes as a surprise with the deep, almost classical male voices holding virtually the only "long" piece on the entire album for aa haunting, seething six minutes. The following two songs (from the moutainous Rhodope region) show some of the most eerie instrumental tones one will ever see, matching the best Scandanavian groups of the modern era. The bagpipe-like vocal on "Izlel Je Delyo Hajdutin" has a starkness lacking in "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares".
The touching "Dimitro, sino Dimitro" and "Molih Ta, Majcho I Molih" show harmonies and exotic meters (explained in the text) that are incredibly solid yet beautiful, whilst "Lisna, Goro, Spushi Sa" is pure trance on traditional instruments.
The second album illustrates in an incredibly unadorned form the singing style of Pirin-Macedonia with dense drones and beautiful melodies carrying folk songs that feel both dark and ecstaic at once. Here, the songs are even shorter than on the first album, yet no less moving and uncomfortable. The rhythmic power the combination produces on "Tsar Murat Mara Dumashe" matches the other part wonderfully, whilst the following "Moma Sedi Na Chardak" was softer but equally powerful.
For adventurous listeners, "Village Music Of Bulgaria" is a must have. Less known than "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", but starker and in the end, much more emotional and solid.
( http://www.amazon.com/Village-Music-Bulgaria-Various-Artists/dp/B000005IZA )

The earliest recording available of Bulgarian folk music, the present album is a compilation of two previous ones, known as "A Harvest, A Shepherd, A Bride" and "In The Shadow Of The Mountain".
Though overshadowed by the later "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", "Village Music Of Bulgaria" clearly beats the originally 4AD-released album for intensity and purity of expression. Most of the pieces here are so short and brief that the singes and players waste not a note or a word to express the simplest yet most touching aspects of human life.
The opening brevity "Vitar Vee" and the instrumental "Triti Pyuti" set the two basic types of piece present on "Village Music Of Bulgaria". The first is the familiar, naïve but beautiful a capella style of the female folk singers for which "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares" became famous in the late 1980s, whilst the second is a quite unique and exotic type of instrumental piece based on uniquely Bulgarian woodwind instruments. The following two pieces follow in the stark and mysteriously emotional character of the first two songs.
Nonetheless, "Potajno Rada Godiya" comes as a surprise with the deep, almost classical male voices holding virtually the only "long" piece on the entire album for aa haunting, seething six minutes. The following two songs (from the moutainous Rhodope region) show some of the most eerie instrumental tones one will ever see, matching the best Scandanavian groups of the modern era. The bagpipe-like vocal on "Izlel Je Delyo Hajdutin" has a starkness lacking in "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares".
The touching "Dimitro, sino Dimitro" and "Molih Ta, Majcho I Molih" show harmonies and exotic meters (explained in the text) that are incredibly solid yet beautiful, whilst "Lisna, Goro, Spushi Sa" is pure trance on traditional instruments.
The second album illustrates in an incredibly unadorned form the singing style of Pirin-Macedonia with dense drones and beautiful melodies carrying folk songs that feel both dark and ecstaic at once. Here, the songs are even shorter than on the first album, yet no less moving and uncomfortable. The rhythmic power the combination produces on "Tsar Murat Mara Dumashe" matches the other part wonderfully, whilst the following "Moma Sedi Na Chardak" was softer but equally powerful.
For adventurous listeners, "Village Music Of Bulgaria" is a must have. Less known than "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", but starker and in the end, much more emotional and solid.
( http://www.amazon.com/Village-Music-Bulgaria-Various-Artists/dp/B000005IZA )

Bulgarian Supermarket, Restaurant and Taxi - Everyday Life in Bulgaria

In this video you will see a little glimpse of my everyday life in Bulgaria, Velingrad.
I visit in Bulgarian supermarket and show you an interesting detail. B...

In this video you will see a little glimpse of my everyday life in Bulgaria, Velingrad.
I visit in Bulgarian supermarket and show you an interesting detail. Bulgarian food was also surprisingly delicious in a local restaurant. Based on my experiences Bulgarian food is extremely delicious. I haven't eaten often in a restaurant but always when I have the food has been great.
Bulgarian taxi seems to be overall pretty reliable but there are some taxis in Sofia that charge you more.
Therefore, I recommend you to check 2 things before entering a taxi in Bulgaria:
1.There are right prices visible on their window
2.The taxi driver uses the meter to get the price.
I hope you find this video entertaining and valuable and it gives you some idea of the life in Bulgaria.
Of course, a life of a local Bulgarian is much different because I look at things from the point of view of a digital nomad.
I noticed that people often search on Google and YouTube, "Is xxx-country safe?" When they are interested in visiting a new country. Is Bulgaria safe? Yes, It is very safe. Especially, Velingrad where I am living at the moment. It's probably the safest places I've ever been, lol.
The weather in Bulgaria is also awesome compared to my home country Finland.
If you have any questions, leave them below and I'm more than happy to answer you.
I would also love to hear what did you like this video and what kind of videoblogs/content you would like to see in the future.
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In this video you will see a little glimpse of my everyday life in Bulgaria, Velingrad.
I visit in Bulgarian supermarket and show you an interesting detail. Bulgarian food was also surprisingly delicious in a local restaurant. Based on my experiences Bulgarian food is extremely delicious. I haven't eaten often in a restaurant but always when I have the food has been great.
Bulgarian taxi seems to be overall pretty reliable but there are some taxis in Sofia that charge you more.
Therefore, I recommend you to check 2 things before entering a taxi in Bulgaria:
1.There are right prices visible on their window
2.The taxi driver uses the meter to get the price.
I hope you find this video entertaining and valuable and it gives you some idea of the life in Bulgaria.
Of course, a life of a local Bulgarian is much different because I look at things from the point of view of a digital nomad.
I noticed that people often search on Google and YouTube, "Is xxx-country safe?" When they are interested in visiting a new country. Is Bulgaria safe? Yes, It is very safe. Especially, Velingrad where I am living at the moment. It's probably the safest places I've ever been, lol.
The weather in Bulgaria is also awesome compared to my home country Finland.
If you have any questions, leave them below and I'm more than happy to answer you.
I would also love to hear what did you like this video and what kind of videoblogs/content you would like to see in the future.
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A short video of a skiing trip in January 2017 to a resort in Bulgaria called Borovets.
instagram.com/taiiyla for a few snaps taken on the trip.
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Borovets (Bulgarian: Боровец), known as Chamkoria (Чамкория) until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is 10 km from Samokov, 73 km from Sofia and 125 km from Plovdiv.
The ski resort is at an altitude of 1350 m. 58 km of marked pistes cover the generally north facing slopes up to an altitude of 2560 m, with many runs terminating near the village centre allowing skiers to ski almost to their hotel door. The longest run is a gentle 12 km return to the resort along the maintenance road.
For night skiing there is a special lift pass that has to be bought separately at the kiosks on the pistes. It is valid from 5 pm till 10 pm. We did some night skiing on this trip which was amazing, some of which is shown in this video.
All ski lifts are open 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Each lift closes for technical checks and maintenance for half a day each week and for 1 full day each month, see local signs for dates and times for each lift.
Every Wednesday the local ski and snowboarding instructors put on a Ski Jumping show on the slopes in front of the Hotel Rila. The show is free for all that attended ski school during the week but there is a charge for those who have not attended ski school. There are, however, many bars in the local area where you can sit and enjoy a drink whilst watching the show for free.
2 person ski-doos are available for local rent in the resort. Tourists can be guided through the local forests by an instructor.
Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings. Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing for a whole range of winter sports. The resort has twice hosted World CupAlpine Skiing rounds(1981 and 1984), while the Biathlon track is one of the best in the world.

A short video of a skiing trip in January 2017 to a resort in Bulgaria called Borovets.
instagram.com/taiiyla for a few snaps taken on the trip.
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=taiiyla
Borovets (Bulgarian: Боровец), known as Chamkoria (Чамкория) until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is 10 km from Samokov, 73 km from Sofia and 125 km from Plovdiv.
The ski resort is at an altitude of 1350 m. 58 km of marked pistes cover the generally north facing slopes up to an altitude of 2560 m, with many runs terminating near the village centre allowing skiers to ski almost to their hotel door. The longest run is a gentle 12 km return to the resort along the maintenance road.
For night skiing there is a special lift pass that has to be bought separately at the kiosks on the pistes. It is valid from 5 pm till 10 pm. We did some night skiing on this trip which was amazing, some of which is shown in this video.
All ski lifts are open 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Each lift closes for technical checks and maintenance for half a day each week and for 1 full day each month, see local signs for dates and times for each lift.
Every Wednesday the local ski and snowboarding instructors put on a Ski Jumping show on the slopes in front of the Hotel Rila. The show is free for all that attended ski school during the week but there is a charge for those who have not attended ski school. There are, however, many bars in the local area where you can sit and enjoy a drink whilst watching the show for free.
2 person ski-doos are available for local rent in the resort. Tourists can be guided through the local forests by an instructor.
Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings. Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing for a whole range of winter sports. The resort has twice hosted World CupAlpine Skiing rounds(1981 and 1984), while the Biathlon track is one of the best in the world.

The Part 1 of the new series Bulgarian beauty places.
The view here is from Wondeful Cliffs near village Asparuhovo in Bulgaria.
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The Part 1 of the new series Bulgarian beauty places.
The view here is from Wondeful Cliffs near village Asparuhovo in Bulgaria.
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Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgar...

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Unique and colourful marriage ceremony in remote village

(27 Feb 2017) LEADIN:
It's traditional wedding season in one of Bulgaria's most remote towns, with whole communities joining in the celebrations.
The mountain...

(27 Feb 2017) LEADIN:
It's traditional wedding season in one of Bulgaria's most remote towns, with whole communities joining in the celebrations.
The mountain village of Ribnovo dates back to 1478 and marriage traditions there are a unique and colourful event.
STORYLINE:
In the misty mountain air, the women of Ribnovo stop and chat about the upcoming wedding party.
They are dressed in traditional clothes and are waiting for the bride and groom to arrive.
The vast majority of Ribnovo's 3,500 inhabitants are Pomaks - Slavs who converted to Islam under Ottoman rule.
The village dates back to 1478 and records show that the weddings in Ribnovo have been this way for centuries.
The bride's dowry - mostly handmade knit-work, sheets, tablecloths, carpets and rugs - is displayed for the whole village to see.
"The bride's dowry takes years and years to be prepared. Ten years and even more, bit by bit, it's gathered by handmade by the mother to finally be displayed here," says Fatme, a local Pomak woman.
Displaying the dowry is just one of a string of features that make up the two day wedding celebrations, a weekend most memorable for 20 year-old Pembe Hadzhieva who married her fiance, 20 year-old Feyzi Sirakov.
While the mandatory civil ceremony takes place days or weeks before, the traditional part of the wedding is shared with friends, family and villagers where the bride and groom receive presents, often in the form of cash.
The whole village celebrates with music and the traditional "horo" dance on the streets.
Local villager, Kadrie Cholakova explains the wedding process: "We celebrate our weddings over two days, usually on weekends. The first day, guest are accepted by the groom's family and the bride's family is open for guests on the second day. The bride's dowry is arranged in front of her father's house, sometimes with furniture – all the gifts made and collected over twenty years are displayed so that everyone in the village is invited to come and see. On the evening of the second day the bride's face is decorated by making "gelina" with white paint and sequins and she is taken with eyes closed to the groom's house."
While the tradition dates back centuries, the ceremony has evolved over time.
"We see that even our traditional weddings changes over the years. Two years ago, some of the dowry, usually clothes, hung on a wooden stand were carried by young boys accompanied with musicians - zouria and drummer players along the streets, but we don't do it anymore. The important and main part of the ritual is still observed as always," says Cholakova.
On the second day, the bride's family invites friends and relatives and shares the best pieces of the dowry.
This habit is considered important, as the neighbours will later evaluate and comment on their generosity.
The evening of the second day is the most spectacular part of the celebration.
The bride's face is painted white to symbolize her purity and then decorated with bright sequins. She wears flowers in her hair and her eyes are painted shut before being presented to her husband-to-be.
The bride is only allowed to look at a small hand mirror. It is still believed that painting the bride's eyes shut will protect the couple from the "evil eye."
Finally, the groom leads the bride to his home for their new life together.
Winter is the preferred time to get married in Ribnovo, because in the warmer months many of the village men work all over Bulgaria and Europe, returning home only for a few months to spend with their families.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/ea51e4568e73e734326b3f78d98422a4
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(27 Feb 2017) LEADIN:
It's traditional wedding season in one of Bulgaria's most remote towns, with whole communities joining in the celebrations.
The mountain village of Ribnovo dates back to 1478 and marriage traditions there are a unique and colourful event.
STORYLINE:
In the misty mountain air, the women of Ribnovo stop and chat about the upcoming wedding party.
They are dressed in traditional clothes and are waiting for the bride and groom to arrive.
The vast majority of Ribnovo's 3,500 inhabitants are Pomaks - Slavs who converted to Islam under Ottoman rule.
The village dates back to 1478 and records show that the weddings in Ribnovo have been this way for centuries.
The bride's dowry - mostly handmade knit-work, sheets, tablecloths, carpets and rugs - is displayed for the whole village to see.
"The bride's dowry takes years and years to be prepared. Ten years and even more, bit by bit, it's gathered by handmade by the mother to finally be displayed here," says Fatme, a local Pomak woman.
Displaying the dowry is just one of a string of features that make up the two day wedding celebrations, a weekend most memorable for 20 year-old Pembe Hadzhieva who married her fiance, 20 year-old Feyzi Sirakov.
While the mandatory civil ceremony takes place days or weeks before, the traditional part of the wedding is shared with friends, family and villagers where the bride and groom receive presents, often in the form of cash.
The whole village celebrates with music and the traditional "horo" dance on the streets.
Local villager, Kadrie Cholakova explains the wedding process: "We celebrate our weddings over two days, usually on weekends. The first day, guest are accepted by the groom's family and the bride's family is open for guests on the second day. The bride's dowry is arranged in front of her father's house, sometimes with furniture – all the gifts made and collected over twenty years are displayed so that everyone in the village is invited to come and see. On the evening of the second day the bride's face is decorated by making "gelina" with white paint and sequins and she is taken with eyes closed to the groom's house."
While the tradition dates back centuries, the ceremony has evolved over time.
"We see that even our traditional weddings changes over the years. Two years ago, some of the dowry, usually clothes, hung on a wooden stand were carried by young boys accompanied with musicians - zouria and drummer players along the streets, but we don't do it anymore. The important and main part of the ritual is still observed as always," says Cholakova.
On the second day, the bride's family invites friends and relatives and shares the best pieces of the dowry.
This habit is considered important, as the neighbours will later evaluate and comment on their generosity.
The evening of the second day is the most spectacular part of the celebration.
The bride's face is painted white to symbolize her purity and then decorated with bright sequins. She wears flowers in her hair and her eyes are painted shut before being presented to her husband-to-be.
The bride is only allowed to look at a small hand mirror. It is still believed that painting the bride's eyes shut will protect the couple from the "evil eye."
Finally, the groom leads the bride to his home for their new life together.
Winter is the preferred time to get married in Ribnovo, because in the warmer months many of the village men work all over Bulgaria and Europe, returning home only for a few months to spend with their families.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/ea51e4568e73e734326b3f78d98422a4
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

Bulgaria

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
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Bulgaria Travel Guide 2018

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0:01 Lyutibrod
Lyutibrod is a village in MezdraMunicipality in Vratsa Province, western Bulgaria. As of2007 it has a population of 452. The village is situated in the northern end of the Iskar Gorge, on the right bank of the river of the same name. On the opposite bank of the river are the Ritlite rock formation and the Cherepish Monastery is located at several kilometers to the south. The former settlement Korites, abandoned in the 15th century, contain the ruins of four medieval churches, including a 5th-century basilica.
0:52 Mezdra
Mezdra is a town in northwestern Bulgaria, part of Vratsa Province. It is locate...

The Secret Services of Nature | WWF-Bulgaria

WWF’s documentary film "The Secret Services ofNature" highlights the importance of preserving wild nature in benefit of sustainable local development in Bulgaria. The film reveals eight inspirational stories of successful business initiatives such as production of authentic and clean products in the WesternBalkan Mountains, alternative tourism in the VratsaBalkan, wildlife photography tours, and small businesses in Natura 2000 areas, based on a sustainable use of the gifts of nature. Local development and nature conservation can coexist leading to improvements of the life in rural areas in Eastern Europe.

published: 02 May 2017

Bird FeederWatch Cam - Central Bulgaria

If the address of the LiveStream changes, please use the title - ( BirdFeederWatch Cam - CentralBulgaria) to find it again. https://birdsbg.com/
This bird feeder is situated in one if the best birding areas in Europe - The RoseValley in Central Bulgaria in a village yard. This is a very special place - within one year we counted 170 bird species.
In the same yard we have a specialised underground bird photography hide for max. 4 photographers or bird watchers. From this hide we photographed 50 bird species. You can see more details on our website: https://birdsbg.com/
If you're a solo traveler and would like to use our hide please contact me by phone: +359898920443
If you need a full bird photography tour in Bulgaria, please contact our Travel Agency partners: ht...

published: 11 Mar 2018

Human Bones Nailed to Tree - The Truth About Bulgaria–Greece border

The Bulgarian-Greek border: an abandoned barracks and the remnants of a signal fence are all that’s left of a place where the Warsaw Pact and NATO once faced each other down.
A former Bulgarian border guard shows author Paul Tutsek a special tree: a tree with human bones nailed to it. When he was still serving, the ex-guard was told they were the bones of a couple from East Germany, shot whilst attempting to escape across the border. Together with DW’s Dieter Roser, Tutsek embarks on a search that awakens many evil spirits.
Rumors, wrong maps and ignorance made ​​many East Germans believe the Bulgarian border was less well-protected and dangerous – a sometimes fatal error. Most attempts failed, ending in arrest and two weeks in prison in Sofia before being shipped back to East Germany. Bu...

Exploring Abandoned School in Bulgaria

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published: 11 Jun 2016

The Western Gate of the Eastern Roman Empire

A documentary about the battles of Bulgarian archaeologists. How to save the architectural monuments of Sofia in times where tuples of power are more important than the history of the country?Have you ever been on excavations?
The AmericanJonas Tolkingtan, known in Bulgaria for his role as a CIA agent in the series "Seven Hours Difference ' is in the city center, where he discovers the ancient history of ancient Serdica. Beneath his feet lie several historical layers, several eras and at least 17 centuries. And around him fuss archaeologists with trowels, brushes and shovels. See how he founds out an old part of the city - the WesternGate.

Bulgaria

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgar...

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

WWF’s documentary film "The Secret Services ofNature" highlights the importance of preserving wild nature in benefit of sustainable local development in Bulgaria. The film reveals eight inspirational stories of successful business initiatives such as production of authentic and clean products in the WesternBalkan Mountains, alternative tourism in the VratsaBalkan, wildlife photography tours, and small businesses in Natura 2000 areas, based on a sustainable use of the gifts of nature. Local development and nature conservation can coexist leading to improvements of the life in rural areas in Eastern Europe.

WWF’s documentary film "The Secret Services ofNature" highlights the importance of preserving wild nature in benefit of sustainable local development in Bulgaria. The film reveals eight inspirational stories of successful business initiatives such as production of authentic and clean products in the WesternBalkan Mountains, alternative tourism in the VratsaBalkan, wildlife photography tours, and small businesses in Natura 2000 areas, based on a sustainable use of the gifts of nature. Local development and nature conservation can coexist leading to improvements of the life in rural areas in Eastern Europe.

published:02 May 2017

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Bird FeederWatch Cam - Central Bulgaria

If the address of the LiveStream changes, please use the title - ( BirdFeederWatch Cam - CentralBulgaria) to find it again. https://birdsbg.com/
This bird feeder is situated in one if the best birding areas in Europe - The RoseValley in Central Bulgaria in a village yard. This is a very special place - within one year we counted 170 bird species.
In the same yard we have a specialised underground bird photography hide for max. 4 photographers or bird watchers. From this hide we photographed 50 bird species. You can see more details on our website: https://birdsbg.com/
If you're a solo traveler and would like to use our hide please contact me by phone: +359898920443
If you need a full bird photography tour in Bulgaria, please contact our Travel Agency partners: http://cometobg.com

If the address of the LiveStream changes, please use the title - ( BirdFeederWatch Cam - CentralBulgaria) to find it again. https://birdsbg.com/
This bird feeder is situated in one if the best birding areas in Europe - The RoseValley in Central Bulgaria in a village yard. This is a very special place - within one year we counted 170 bird species.
In the same yard we have a specialised underground bird photography hide for max. 4 photographers or bird watchers. From this hide we photographed 50 bird species. You can see more details on our website: https://birdsbg.com/
If you're a solo traveler and would like to use our hide please contact me by phone: +359898920443
If you need a full bird photography tour in Bulgaria, please contact our Travel Agency partners: http://cometobg.com

Human Bones Nailed to Tree - The Truth About Bulgaria–Greece border

The Bulgarian-Greek border: an abandoned barracks and the remnants of a signal fence are all that’s left of a place where the Warsaw Pact and NATO once faced ea...

The Bulgarian-Greek border: an abandoned barracks and the remnants of a signal fence are all that’s left of a place where the Warsaw Pact and NATO once faced each other down.
A former Bulgarian border guard shows author Paul Tutsek a special tree: a tree with human bones nailed to it. When he was still serving, the ex-guard was told they were the bones of a couple from East Germany, shot whilst attempting to escape across the border. Together with DW’s Dieter Roser, Tutsek embarks on a search that awakens many evil spirits.
Rumors, wrong maps and ignorance made ​​many East Germans believe the Bulgarian border was less well-protected and dangerous – a sometimes fatal error. Most attempts failed, ending in arrest and two weeks in prison in Sofia before being shipped back to East Germany. But some would-be escapees died in the death strip: they may have got over the border fence but they weren’t in the West yet – the real border was still 1500 meters away. They had merely triggered an alarm signal and alerted the border guards.The two authors interviewed former Bulgarian border guards, scientists and locals, and trawled archives in Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo and Berlin. Why is this dark chapter of German history so little known? And who are the dead in the woods near Yunak?

The Bulgarian-Greek border: an abandoned barracks and the remnants of a signal fence are all that’s left of a place where the Warsaw Pact and NATO once faced each other down.
A former Bulgarian border guard shows author Paul Tutsek a special tree: a tree with human bones nailed to it. When he was still serving, the ex-guard was told they were the bones of a couple from East Germany, shot whilst attempting to escape across the border. Together with DW’s Dieter Roser, Tutsek embarks on a search that awakens many evil spirits.
Rumors, wrong maps and ignorance made ​​many East Germans believe the Bulgarian border was less well-protected and dangerous – a sometimes fatal error. Most attempts failed, ending in arrest and two weeks in prison in Sofia before being shipped back to East Germany. But some would-be escapees died in the death strip: they may have got over the border fence but they weren’t in the West yet – the real border was still 1500 meters away. They had merely triggered an alarm signal and alerted the border guards.The two authors interviewed former Bulgarian border guards, scientists and locals, and trawled archives in Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo and Berlin. Why is this dark chapter of German history so little known? And who are the dead in the woods near Yunak?

The Western Gate of the Eastern Roman Empire

A documentary about the battles of Bulgarian archaeologists. How to save the architectural monuments of Sofia in times where tuples of power are more important ...

A documentary about the battles of Bulgarian archaeologists. How to save the architectural monuments of Sofia in times where tuples of power are more important than the history of the country?Have you ever been on excavations?
The AmericanJonas Tolkingtan, known in Bulgaria for his role as a CIA agent in the series "Seven Hours Difference ' is in the city center, where he discovers the ancient history of ancient Serdica. Beneath his feet lie several historical layers, several eras and at least 17 centuries. And around him fuss archaeologists with trowels, brushes and shovels. See how he founds out an old part of the city - the WesternGate.

A documentary about the battles of Bulgarian archaeologists. How to save the architectural monuments of Sofia in times where tuples of power are more important than the history of the country?Have you ever been on excavations?
The AmericanJonas Tolkingtan, known in Bulgaria for his role as a CIA agent in the series "Seven Hours Difference ' is in the city center, where he discovers the ancient history of ancient Serdica. Beneath his feet lie several historical layers, several eras and at least 17 centuries. And around him fuss archaeologists with trowels, brushes and shovels. See how he founds out an old part of the city - the WesternGate.

Londoner inhabits heavenly beautiful Bulgarian village

Margaret owns a cosmetic surgery clinic in London but actually resides in a small village in the BulgarianBalkan mountain. This place is so small that it cannot even be a separate administrative unit. It is not even on the map. Margaret loves this fact and would do her best this divine spot to remain off the radar....and definitely off of the tourist routes.....Find out why she chose to be there......:)))

Bulgarian Muslim villagers pray for rich harvest

(6 Jul 2010)
AP TelevisionVillage of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
1. Wide of farmer, Mustafa Caush and his wife, SabieMolar, collecting onions at their farm for the Kurban festival
2. Close up of Molar's hand gathering onions into bundle
3. Wide of Caush collecting beans at his farm for the Kurban
4. Mid of Caush collecting beans
5. Close up of Caush collecting beans
6. Wide of Caush and Molar carrying buckets filled with onions
7. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Mustafa Caush, Muslim farmer:
"Generally in our area near the village we cultivate onions, beans, seed onions, peas, tomatoes and pepper. My wife and I harvest onions and beans from 10 decare of land(10,000 square metres). We collect hundreds of kilograms of onions and beans to help with the Kurban cooking. Everybody from the village helps voluntarily as best he can."
8. Wide of people carving veal and preparing it
9. Mid of people carving veal and preparing it
10. Close up of people carving veal
11. Close up of man sharpening knife
12. Mid of man carrying veal, towards a table where a group of men are working
13. Close up of people putting diced veal in a bucket
14. Mid of man carving veal
15. Mid of two villagers watching
16. Close up of men carving veal
17. Mid of men carving veal on a table
18. Mid of man carving veal
+++NIGHT SHOTS+++
19. Wide of farmers cooking Kurban pots on fire
20. Close up of fire under Kurban pot
21. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
22. Mid of men stirring Kurban pots
23. Close-up of logs burning in fire
24. Wide of man stirring Kurban
25. Close up of meat being stirred in Kurban
26. Wide of men cooking and stirring pots
27. Mid of men passing buckets of water for the Kurban
28. Mid of men standing near steaming pots
29. Mid of boys sitting on wall behind steaming pots
30. Mid of boy placing logs on the fire
31. Mid of steaming pots
32. Mid of local mosque
33. Close up of meat in Kurban being stirred
34. Mid of boy pouring rice into a pot
35. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
36. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Suleiman Hadji Bekir, Imam of Dolni Voden:
"We have been preparing the Kurbans and celebrating the festival for the past 20 years. Our region is an agricultural region, people here produce onions, beans, tobacco, tomatoes, grapes. All people from all religions are invited to the festival. During the festival we pray for rain and a rich harvest. We pray there will not be any hailstorms and for the past 20 years there have not been any hailstorms in our area, there are only good rains and a rich harvest."
AP Television
Village of Dolni Voden - June 27, 2010
37. Close up of spoons being rinsed in a pot
38. Wide of men removing a Kurban from the fire
39. Mid of men stirring Kurbans
40. Close up of man stirring cooked stew
41. Wide of men carrying a Kurban pot on a log
42. Close up of spoon being used to taste stew
43. Mid of man tasting stew
44. Mid of flags in front of local mosque
45. Wide of visitors arriving for the festival
46. Wide of visitors walking up street leading to the festival
47. Mid rear view of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
48. Mid of Muslim girls sitting during prayer
49. Mid of Muslim girls sitting, reading the Quran (Koran)
50. Close up of a page of the Quran
51. Close of Muslim girl rearranging her headscarf
51. Mid of Muslim girls standing, singing from the Quran
52. Mid of Muslim man seated between Bulgarian (right) and European Union (left) flags UPSOUND: call to prayer
53. SOUNDBITE: (Bulgarian) Rejep Saban, Volunteer cook at Kurban festival:
54. Mid of seated Muslim girls (Bulgarian and European Union flags in the back)
55. Mid of two woman opening umbrella during the prayer
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4:53

Why I Love Bulgaria ... the villages and the simpler way of life

I spent three years living in Bulgaria where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. These ar...

Why I Love Bulgaria ... the villages and the simpler way of life

I spent three years living in Bulgaria where I served as a Peace Corps volunteer. These are some of the photos I took during my time there. For more information about my impressions of this wonderful country, check out my blog: http://windowtobulgaria.blogspot.com/

Brits lead 'dream life' in EU's poorest country

With its low living cost, the European Union's poorest country Bulgaria has become the bloc's best-kept secret for UK citizens wanting to retire or reinvent their existence, and they are now hoping the British government will strike a "Brexit" deal with the EU that protects their expat status.

village music of bulgaria & bulgarian folk music - dimitro, sino dimitro

The earliest recording available of Bulgarian folk music, the present album is a compilation of two previous ones, known as "A Harvest, A Shepherd, A Bride" and "In The Shadow Of The Mountain".
Though overshadowed by the later "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", "Village Music Of Bulgaria" clearly beats the originally 4AD-released album for intensity and purity of expression. Most of the pieces here are so short and brief that the singes and players waste not a note or a word to express the simplest yet most touching aspects of human life.
The opening brevity "Vitar Vee" and the instrumental "Triti Pyuti" set the two basic types of piece present on "Village Music Of Bulgaria". The first is the familiar, naïve but beautiful a capella style of the female folk singers for which "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares" became famous in the late 1980s, whilst the second is a quite unique and exotic type of instrumental piece based on uniquely Bulgarian woodwind instruments. The following two pieces follow in the stark and mysteriously emotional character of the first two songs.
Nonetheless, "Potajno Rada Godiya" comes as a surprise with the deep, almost classical male voices holding virtually the only "long" piece on the entire album for aa haunting, seething six minutes. The following two songs (from the moutainous Rhodope region) show some of the most eerie instrumental tones one will ever see, matching the best Scandanavian groups of the modern era. The bagpipe-like vocal on "Izlel Je Delyo Hajdutin" has a starkness lacking in "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares".
The touching "Dimitro, sino Dimitro" and "Molih Ta, Majcho I Molih" show harmonies and exotic meters (explained in the text) that are incredibly solid yet beautiful, whilst "Lisna, Goro, Spushi Sa" is pure trance on traditional instruments.
The second album illustrates in an incredibly unadorned form the singing style of Pirin-Macedonia with dense drones and beautiful melodies carrying folk songs that feel both dark and ecstaic at once. Here, the songs are even shorter than on the first album, yet no less moving and uncomfortable. The rhythmic power the combination produces on "Tsar Murat Mara Dumashe" matches the other part wonderfully, whilst the following "Moma Sedi Na Chardak" was softer but equally powerful.
For adventurous listeners, "Village Music Of Bulgaria" is a must have. Less known than "Le Mysterè Des Voix Bulgares", but starker and in the end, much more emotional and solid.
( http://www.amazon.com/Village-Music-Bulgaria-Various-Artists/dp/B000005IZA )

3:59

Authentic bulgarian folk singing - Northern Rhodope mountains 1

Two songs from the village of Zhrebichko, Northern Rhodope, performed by Vera Terzieva (85...

Bulgarian Supermarket, Restaurant and Taxi - Everyday Life in Bulgaria

In this video you will see a little glimpse of my everyday life in Bulgaria, Velingrad.
I visit in Bulgarian supermarket and show you an interesting detail. Bulgarian food was also surprisingly delicious in a local restaurant. Based on my experiences Bulgarian food is extremely delicious. I haven't eaten often in a restaurant but always when I have the food has been great.
Bulgarian taxi seems to be overall pretty reliable but there are some taxis in Sofia that charge you more.
Therefore, I recommend you to check 2 things before entering a taxi in Bulgaria:
1.There are right prices visible on their window
2.The taxi driver uses the meter to get the price.
I hope you find this video entertaining and valuable and it gives you some idea of the life in Bulgaria.
Of course, a life of a local Bulgarian is much different because I look at things from the point of view of a digital nomad.
I noticed that people often search on Google and YouTube, "Is xxx-country safe?" When they are interested in visiting a new country. Is Bulgaria safe? Yes, It is very safe. Especially, Velingrad where I am living at the moment. It's probably the safest places I've ever been, lol.
The weather in Bulgaria is also awesome compared to my home country Finland.
If you have any questions, leave them below and I'm more than happy to answer you.
I would also love to hear what did you like this video and what kind of videoblogs/content you would like to see in the future.
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SKIING IN BOROVETS BULGARIA!

A short video of a skiing trip in January 2017 to a resort in Bulgaria called Borovets.
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SKIING IN BOROVETS BULGARIA!

A short video of a skiing trip in January 2017 to a resort in Bulgaria called Borovets.
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Borovets (Bulgarian: Боровец), known as Chamkoria (Чамкория) until the middle of the 20th century, is a popular Bulgarian mountain resort situated in Sofia Province, on the northern slopes of Rila, at an altitude of 1350 m. Borovets is 10 km from Samokov, 73 km from Sofia and 125 km from Plovdiv.
The ski resort is at an altitude of 1350 m. 58 km of marked pistes cover the generally north facing slopes up to an altitude of 2560 m, with many runs terminating near the village centre allowing skiers to ski almost to their hotel door. The longest run is a gentle 12 km return to the resort along the maintenance road.
For night skiing there is a special lift pass that has to be bought separately at the kiosks on the pistes. It is valid from 5 pm till 10 pm. We did some night skiing on this trip which was amazing, some of which is shown in this video.
All ski lifts are open 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Each lift closes for technical checks and maintenance for half a day each week and for 1 full day each month, see local signs for dates and times for each lift.
Every Wednesday the local ski and snowboarding instructors put on a Ski Jumping show on the slopes in front of the Hotel Rila. The show is free for all that attended ski school during the week but there is a charge for those who have not attended ski school. There are, however, many bars in the local area where you can sit and enjoy a drink whilst watching the show for free.
2 person ski-doos are available for local rent in the resort. Tourists can be guided through the local forests by an instructor.
Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings. Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing for a whole range of winter sports. The resort has twice hosted World CupAlpine Skiing rounds(1981 and 1984), while the Biathlon track is one of the best in the world.

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Gorgeous Bulgarian Countryside - Village Lopushnya!

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Bulgaria

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Bulgaria

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
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Unique and colourful marriage ceremony in remote village

(27 Feb 2017) LEADIN:
It's traditional wedding season in one of Bulgaria's most remote to...

Unique and colourful marriage ceremony in remote village

(27 Feb 2017) LEADIN:
It's traditional wedding season in one of Bulgaria's most remote towns, with whole communities joining in the celebrations.
The mountain village of Ribnovo dates back to 1478 and marriage traditions there are a unique and colourful event.
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In the misty mountain air, the women of Ribnovo stop and chat about the upcoming wedding party.
They are dressed in traditional clothes and are waiting for the bride and groom to arrive.
The vast majority of Ribnovo's 3,500 inhabitants are Pomaks - Slavs who converted to Islam under Ottoman rule.
The village dates back to 1478 and records show that the weddings in Ribnovo have been this way for centuries.
The bride's dowry - mostly handmade knit-work, sheets, tablecloths, carpets and rugs - is displayed for the whole village to see.
"The bride's dowry takes years and years to be prepared. Ten years and even more, bit by bit, it's gathered by handmade by the mother to finally be displayed here," says Fatme, a local Pomak woman.
Displaying the dowry is just one of a string of features that make up the two day wedding celebrations, a weekend most memorable for 20 year-old Pembe Hadzhieva who married her fiance, 20 year-old Feyzi Sirakov.
While the mandatory civil ceremony takes place days or weeks before, the traditional part of the wedding is shared with friends, family and villagers where the bride and groom receive presents, often in the form of cash.
The whole village celebrates with music and the traditional "horo" dance on the streets.
Local villager, Kadrie Cholakova explains the wedding process: "We celebrate our weddings over two days, usually on weekends. The first day, guest are accepted by the groom's family and the bride's family is open for guests on the second day. The bride's dowry is arranged in front of her father's house, sometimes with furniture – all the gifts made and collected over twenty years are displayed so that everyone in the village is invited to come and see. On the evening of the second day the bride's face is decorated by making "gelina" with white paint and sequins and she is taken with eyes closed to the groom's house."
While the tradition dates back centuries, the ceremony has evolved over time.
"We see that even our traditional weddings changes over the years. Two years ago, some of the dowry, usually clothes, hung on a wooden stand were carried by young boys accompanied with musicians - zouria and drummer players along the streets, but we don't do it anymore. The important and main part of the ritual is still observed as always," says Cholakova.
On the second day, the bride's family invites friends and relatives and shares the best pieces of the dowry.
This habit is considered important, as the neighbours will later evaluate and comment on their generosity.
The evening of the second day is the most spectacular part of the celebration.
The bride's face is painted white to symbolize her purity and then decorated with bright sequins. She wears flowers in her hair and her eyes are painted shut before being presented to her husband-to-be.
The bride is only allowed to look at a small hand mirror. It is still believed that painting the bride's eyes shut will protect the couple from the "evil eye."
Finally, the groom leads the bride to his home for their new life together.
Winter is the preferred time to get married in Ribnovo, because in the warmer months many of the village men work all over Bulgaria and Europe, returning home only for a few months to spend with their families.
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Bulgaria

Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe episode or watch it on https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. We'll trace the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And we'll enjoy an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

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Music for the Soul - Best of Bulgarian Folklore Music

Collection of some of the most soulful Bulgarian folklore songs.
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The Secret Services of Nature | WWF-Bulgaria

WWF’s documentary film "The Secret Services ofNature" highlights the importance of preserving wild nature in benefit of sustainable local development in Bulgaria. The film reveals eight inspirational stories of successful business initiatives such as production of authentic and clean products in the WesternBalkan Mountains, alternative tourism in the VratsaBalkan, wildlife photography tours, and small businesses in Natura 2000 areas, based on a sustainable use of the gifts of nature. Local development and nature conservation can coexist leading to improvements of the life in rural areas in Eastern Europe.

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Bird FeederWatch Cam - Central Bulgaria

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Bird FeederWatch Cam - Central Bulgaria

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This bird feeder is situated in one if the best birding areas in Europe - The RoseValley in Central Bulgaria in a village yard. This is a very special place - within one year we counted 170 bird species.
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Human Bones Nailed to Tree - The Truth About Bulgaria–Greece border

The Bulgarian-Greek border: an abandoned barracks and the remnants of a signal fence are a...

Human Bones Nailed to Tree - The Truth About Bulgaria–Greece border

The Bulgarian-Greek border: an abandoned barracks and the remnants of a signal fence are all that’s left of a place where the Warsaw Pact and NATO once faced each other down.
A former Bulgarian border guard shows author Paul Tutsek a special tree: a tree with human bones nailed to it. When he was still serving, the ex-guard was told they were the bones of a couple from East Germany, shot whilst attempting to escape across the border. Together with DW’s Dieter Roser, Tutsek embarks on a search that awakens many evil spirits.
Rumors, wrong maps and ignorance made ​​many East Germans believe the Bulgarian border was less well-protected and dangerous – a sometimes fatal error. Most attempts failed, ending in arrest and two weeks in prison in Sofia before being shipped back to East Germany. But some would-be escapees died in the death strip: they may have got over the border fence but they weren’t in the West yet – the real border was still 1500 meters away. They had merely triggered an alarm signal and alerted the border guards.The two authors interviewed former Bulgarian border guards, scientists and locals, and trawled archives in Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo and Berlin. Why is this dark chapter of German history so little known? And who are the dead in the woods near Yunak?

The Western Gate of the Eastern Roman Empire

A documentary about the battles of Bulgarian archaeologists. How to save the architectural monuments of Sofia in times where tuples of power are more important than the history of the country?Have you ever been on excavations?
The AmericanJonas Tolkingtan, known in Bulgaria for his role as a CIA agent in the series "Seven Hours Difference ' is in the city center, where he discovers the ancient history of ancient Serdica. Beneath his feet lie several historical layers, several eras and at least 17 centuries. And around him fuss archaeologists with trowels, brushes and shovels. See how he founds out an old part of the city - the WesternGate.

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